** Discuss which focus track(s) you are most interested in and why. Please limit your response to one, double-spaced page.

2. Unofficial Transcripts

Unofficial transcripts may be submitted for evaluation purposes. If admitted and you choose to matriculate, official transcripts must be submitted from all college or universities attended. (Translated copies must be submitted for International students).

3. Recommendations

You must request recommendations from two people who can evaluate your qualifications and potential for success in our program as well as in the biosciences industry.You can choose to use professional or academic references, or a combination.

Recommenders can submit letters through the online application system or can send letters directly to the KGI Admissions Office by using the KGI Recommendation Form.

4. Standardized Tests

We require every applicant to submit official scores from ONE of the following standardized tests:

Medical College Admission Test (MCAT): MCAT scores can only be sent to KGI in the form of a printout. This may be sent via e-mail or postal mail. Please be sure that your MCAT score printout includes a verification code as well as your AAMC ID.

Unofficial copies may be submitted for evaluation, however official scores must be submitted prior to attending KGI.

International Students

We require international students to submit official scores from one of the following tests of English language proficiency:

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

PTE (Pearson's Test of English)

IELTS (International English Language Testing System)

iTEP (International Test of English Proficiency)

Students who have studied at a U.S. institution for more than 2 years and those from a country where English is the primary or official language are exempt from this requirement.

Unofficial copies may be submitted for evaluation, however official scores must be submitted prior to attending KGI.

Admission Interviews

A phone, Skype or on campus interview is a requirement for admission. The Office of Admissions will schedule individual interviews once your application is completed.

Admissions Committee

All admissions decisions are final for the academic year in which they are rendered.

The Admissions Committee is made up of faculty and senior administrators who will thoroughly and conscientiously review each application. Applications will be considered in the context of the total applicant pool, as well as in relationship to our general admissions standards. We do not use arbitrary grade point or test score cutoffs.

Promising applicants lacking adequate academic qualifications in mathematics and natural science may be offered conditional admission, contingent upon successful completion of additional academic work specified by the admissions committee. All such work must be completed prior to matriculation.